Another two years to go . . .

I just had to take a second to brag about my husband. We recently found out that we will be spending another two years here at the University of Utah because . . . Brad has been accepted into the Graduate Architecture Program! I am so proud of all his endless (and I mean literally endless) work in school.

He also will be receiving his Bachelor's degree on May 2, 2008. All are invited to attend. E-mail us if you would like more information on the graduation ceremony and reception following the event.

Happy Easter!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter holiday! We were lucky enough to have Great Grandma Beecher and Great Grandma Hill over for Easter dinner and an egg hunt with the children. It was a special time for us to be able to share with them!

Derrin-Foley-C.-K.

Derrin was working yesterday in the East and had dinner and lodging with Amy and family.
Some of you have heard Mother say that Bill Foley recently had a fall and was injured. Yesterday he died. Today Weldon and I talked with Joan. She said he went peacefully. He
was a good man. Tuesday and Wednesday we were with Celeste and Kris at Cheyenne WY.
The doctor said all look's good. We are praying for them and Jayden and family. Love til next.

Sharing Josh's Day!

It was so much fun to see Josh after two years. No wonder his family is all smiles as they welcomed him home at the airport! On Sunday, February 24th, we all gathered at Lynn and Lori's home in time to carpool over to the 1:00 Sacrament Meeting. The Beecher/Shumway clan took up about four prime rows in the middle of the chapel. There were four speakers in the meeting but Josh was by far the highlight for us. We learned about his time on the island of Lae(?) in the Marshal Islands. (They are located about 2,000 miles southwest of Hawaii.) He taught us a lot about being obedient in all we do. We all would have loved to have heard much more about his two years but we'll just have to invite him to a private one-on-one discussion to make that happen.

We had both Grandma Shumway and Grandma Atwood there as well as Katie, Bran and family, and Yok. Then, there were several aunts and uncles from both sides and lots of cousins and kids. By the time we went back to the house we were lots of people with big appetites! Lynn and Lori had lots of good food and plenty of cookies to finish the meal. I was very impressed at the importance of so many coming from far away with lots of children. We are a great family that lends so much support--this is one of our best kept secrets of success, right?

One thing Lynn and Lori need to share is the birth of their newest grandson, Austin. Lynn was a proud grandpa on Sunday as he shared this news but I don't remember any of the details so we hope to hear from them soon. I do remember that Linsey and baby are doing wonderful and they have Ben's parents to help until Linsey gets on her feet. Congratulations to you all and we are so happy that all went well. Pictures, anyone?

We have been in contact with Tonya as well as Kent and Pat and are hoping for the best with their little Jaden Giovanni Rivera. It sounds like each day is filled with new challenges of highs and lows. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Tonya and Emerson.

Thanks for all everyone is doing to keep this blog going. It's a wonderful way to share and stay informed. We need to keep hearing about Celeste and Chris so keep the news coming. You, also, are in our thoughts and prayers.

Missing Layton Pics - Sorry, new at this.